Oak Ridge High School in Oak Ridge, TN - Niche
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Oak Ridge High School
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  • Public
  • OAK RIDGE, TN

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Diversity
    grade B+
  3. Teachers
    grade A minus
  4. College Prep
    grade B+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B+
  6. Administration
    grade B minus
  7. Sports
    grade A minus
  8. Food
    grade B minus
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade B minus

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Oak Ridge High School is a highly rated, public school located in OAK RIDGE, TN. It has 1,587 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 10% of students are at least proficient in math and 53% in reading.

About

1450 OAK RIDGE TURNPIKE
OAK RIDGE, TN 37830

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
53%
Percent Proficient - Math
10%
Average Graduation Rate
92%
Average SAT
1290
56 responses
Average ACT
27
400 responses
AP Enrollment
18%

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Living in the Area

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade A minus
  2. Good for Families
    grade A
  3. Housing
    grade A minus
Median Household Income
$67,152
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,033
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$211,700
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
80%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 20 responses
Poll
60%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 20 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 59 responses
  • Off campus lunch is the best
    31%
  • Short Wednesdays!
    22%
  • Football games and spirit week
    20%
  • Masquers plays and musicals
    12%
  • Assemblies
    3%
  • Cross country/ track banquets
    3%
  • Gay Straight Alliance
    3%

Students

Diversity
grade B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,587
Free or Reduced Lunch
17%
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 24 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 24 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 24 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$67,798
Teachers in First/Second Year
3.5%
71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 31 responses
87%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 31 responses
74%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 31 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$14,053 / year
National
$12,239
88%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 34 responses
35%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 34 responses
74%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 34 responses

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